The ancestors of the bearers of the Stapilley family name are thought have lived in ancient Anglo-SaxonEngland. They were first found in the settlement of Stapeley in Cheshire, or in the place called Stapley in Hampshire. The surname Stapilley belongs to the large category of Anglo-Saxonhabitation names, which are derived from pre-existing names for towns, villages, parishes, or farmsteads.

Early History of the Stapilley family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Stapilley research.Another 311 words (22 lines of text) covering the years 1592, 1701, 1905, 1590, 1655, 1628 and 1701 are included under the topic Early Stapilley History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Stapilley Spelling Variations

Until quite recently, the English language has lacked a definite system of spelling rules. Consequently, Anglo-Saxon surnames are characterized by a multitude of spelling variations. Changes in Anglo-Saxon names were influenced by the evolution of the English language, as it incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other languages. Although Medieval scribes and church officials recorded names as they sounded, so it is common to find one person referred to by several different spellings of his surname, even the most literate people varied the spelling of their own names. Variations of the name Stapilley include Stapeley, Stapley, Stapleigh, Stapliegh, Staplie and many more.

Early Notables of the Stapilley family (pre 1700)

Distinguished members of the family include Anthony Stapley (1590-1655), one of the regicides of King Charles I of England; and his son, Sir John Stapley, 1st Baronet of Patcham... Another 28 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Stapilley Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Stapilley family to the New World and Oceana

Searching for a better life, many English families migrated to British colonies. Unfortunately, the majority of them traveled under extremely harsh conditions: overcrowding on the ships caused the majority of the immigrants to arrive diseased, famished, and destitute from the long journey across the ocean. For those families that arrived safely, modest prosperity was attainable, and many went on to make invaluable contributions to the development of the cultures of the new colonies. Research into the origins of individual families in North America revealed records of the immigration of a number of people bearing the name Stapilley or a variant listed above: Stephen Stapley settled in Norfolk Virginia in 1823.